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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Albany New York
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College. This hotel is 15 minutes drive to Crossgates Mall and 20 minutes drive to University at Albany.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and cable & satellite channels, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include a phone, a desk, an alam clock, an iron and ironing board, an in-room safe and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 14
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2177
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free airport transportation
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Water dispenser
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 12
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Express check-in
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free area shuttle
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 91
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 36
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 23433
  • 24-hour business center
  • Year Built - 1974
  • Total number of rooms - 322
  • Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mr. D's serving guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Shaker Heritage Society - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Colonie Center Mall - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Albany County Hockey Facility - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Pruyn House - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Northway Mall - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Capital Region Orthopaedics Latham - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Siena College - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Latham Farms - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
CNY Fertility Center - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Albany Indoor Rockgym - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Albany NanoTech Complex - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Crossgates Mall - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Lions Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center of the Capital Region - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 60.5 km / 37.6 mi
The preferred airport for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB).

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 95
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 43
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 13 for adults, and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York 12211, United States
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